The Headless Corpse: A Heyward and Andersen Mystery

Heyward and Andersen, Consulting Detectives #3

by A.F. Stewart

Headless corpses roam London!

The dead are rising and walking away from mortuaries…before returning without their heads.

Tasked with investigating, dogged detectives Elspeth Heyward and Lars Andersen must uncover the sinister culprit reanimating the newly deceased and locate the still missing bodies.

Tracking suspects throughout the city, they encounter trouble and shenanigans with each clue, until the trail brings them worryingly close to their own doorstep.

To solve the mystery and protect the city, Heyward and Anderson must go toe to toe against a rogue sorcerer with the final confrontation promising an explosive showdown…

Will this be Heyward and Andersen’s last case?

Set in a world of airships, mysteries, and monsters, The Headless Corpse is the third story in the Heyward and Andersen, Consulting Detectives series.

Buy today and don’t miss this exciting paranormal mystery!

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2024

About the author

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, and I write speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror), as well as poetry. I have been plying the trade for several years, periodically interrupted by those pesky events from life.
I have published independently and authored such books as the Saga of the Outer Islands series, the Killers and Demons series, Fairy Tale Fusion, and Ruined City. I've also had stories published in various anthologies, including Hell's Empire, A Twist of Fate, the Christmas Lites series and Mechanized Masterpieces from Xchyler Publishing.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story in my view desperately wants to be Steampunk Sherlock Holmes but it just doesn’t make it. While the story is at times amusing I’m mostly just left with a feeling of being rushed through. The chemistry between the characters is lacking they don’t balance each other well, even though they’ve got opposing personalities. There are hints of promise but this overall seems more like an outline or a draft than a complete story. 2.5/5 stars. My two cents, your mileage may vary.
I receive a copy of this book via StoryOrigin this review and it’s opinions are wholly my own.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Headless Corpse: A Heyward and Andersen Mystery (Heyward and Andersen, Consulting Detectives Book 3), my third read from author A.F. Stewart is a 48-page-turning, delightful, amateur sleuth mystery, combining Sherlock Holmes and steampunk Victorian Britain. I look forward to the next book in the series, Rivalry and Steam Monsters: A Heyward and Andersen Mystery (Heyward and Andersen, Consulting Detectives Book 4). "I received a Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Ericka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book tickled me the most of the series (yes I've read them all)! I loved the headless corpse that found its way into their carriage, its attempts at criminal activity despite not having a head! I mean, who doesn't love brandy?

[Ricard Margienda · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a humorous story, easy to read and to enjoy if you do not seek for more deepness in the characters or the plot.
A pity because certainly those characters have potential.
Not my cup of tea. (Godreads enforce me to rate , but I consider that's unfair for the author to me to rate gence 3*)

[Cindy Topp · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the third outing in the gaslight/steampunk series by A.F. Stewart, a perturbed mortician seeks help from the detective agency of Heyward and Andersen, and, pardon my dreadful pun, heads will roll. But whose and why? Ah, that`s the cunning mystery which lies before you....
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.